Julie Lampe

Lover of Crime & Mystery Novels | Book Reviewer | Wannabe Author

3 Tips for Designing a Home that Loves You Back

Designing a home is like one of those Cosmo quizzes from the '80's. You remember those, right? This is from one called, "Are you in love or forcing it?"

Posted by Julie on May 10, 2019

Seating for Aging: 3 Tips for Selecting Sofas and Chairs

Is Your Seat Sagging? Today, I'm talking about how to select seating for aging bodies...if the topic wasn't immediately clear. I know, typically when we think about sagging seats and aging we're discussing a completely different topic, but if you're making changes to your home in preparation for retirement, there are some things you need to consider when selecting new sofas and upholstered chairs. Sagging seating can be a real pain point for many consumers. There's nothing worse than buying a piece of upholstered furniture just to have it start sagging after a couple of years. I've put together my top 3 tips for selecting seating that will be beautiful and functional for many years to come!

Posted by Julie on May 3, 2019

Transitional and Classic: Get the Look

This transitional and classic master bedroom was a lot of fun to do! We took notes from Neo-classical design and blended with modern and contemporary elements to create a perfectly transitional look!

Posted by Julie on Apr 16, 2019

One Room Challenge: Part 2

Demo day was a lot of fun! I thoroughly enjoy doing demolition work! There's something very empowering about using tools and your own strength to create a clean slate. I usually crank up the tunes and and get cracking... in this case quite literally cracking! The demolition for this project was fairly simple and we used tools that can either be rented or purchased from your local home improvement store. Along with some of the tile, we removed the counter top and vanity, the old fluted trim, the closet door, medicine cabinet, and toilet tank in the first demolition session. We didn't want to remove the lighting until after the drywall repair are completed because it is the only source of light in the room. The exterior door will also be replaced by professional door contractors.

Posted by Julie on Oct 11, 2018

One Room Challenge: Part 1

One Room ChallengeI have decided to join the One Room Challenge this fall as a guest blogger. It's very exciting and a little nerve wracking! One Room Challenge is going into its 13th season and it's a great opportunity for designers that blog (hello! that's me!) to publish a project in a structured, collegial manner.

Posted by Julie on Oct 4, 2018

Transitional Mediterranean

This transitional mediterranean style living room area presented a challenge because there was a large, bare wall and the furniture had to be floated in the space. The style was a contemporary mediterranean look. The facade of the home is a typical mediterranean style stucco, but the client was drawn more to furniture with clean lines and a contemporary-transitional aesthetic. She is also drawn to unique lighting fixtures and wanted to bring in some shiny metals.

Posted by Julie on Aug 16, 2018